Taunton Young Musician Competition 2027
20th / 21st March 2027,
Start Time: TBC
Gwyn Williams Room, Taunton School, TA2 6AD
CLOSING DATE
The Closing Date for entries is February 12th 2027
THE COMPETITION is open to any instrumentalist. Singers have their own competition, Taunton Young Singer of the Year (TYS).
AWARDS
1ST Prize £300
2nd Prize £150
3rd Prize £75
This competition was established for young musicians who have demonstrated outstanding musical ability. It is run on competitive lines and aims to assist and encourage musical excellence.
ENTRANTS
To be aged between 14 and 18 years on 1st September 2026.
To be resident or attend school within a 50 mile radius of Taunton.
Not to be related to or have a professional relationship with the adjudicator.
To have attained grade 7 standard or above (if no grades have been taken a recommendation from their teacher will be required.
To offer up to 3 contrasting pieces of between 10 and 12 minutes total duration, including time for tuning if necessary and a brief verbal introduction. If this time is exceeded the adjudicator may stop the performance and the entrant will be penalised.
To supply copies of the music being performed for the adjudicator. Photocopies will be destroyed immediately after the event.
To provide their own accompanist (although an official accompanist is available by prior arrangement with the organisers).
To confirm at check-out that the entrant has read the competition’s safeguarding policy, as detailed on the Application Form.
ENTRY
The non-returnable entry fee is £35. The first 12 entries received will be guaranteed a place.
After submitting your entry you will be contacted by the Competition Secretary asking you to provide a programme of performance, short biographical details and a photograph.